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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.94, 22,793.08 and 8,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.94, 22,793.08 and 8,614.14 is: 12,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.94 : 22,793.08 = 8,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.94/22,793.08 = 8,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.94x = 22,793.08 × 8,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.94x = 196,342,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,342,625.12/15,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.53

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